OM-3 ASTRO
OM-3 ASTRO
OM-3 ASTRO at a glance.
Experience creative freedom redefined under open skies. The OM SYSTEM OM-3 ASTRO is a dedicated astrophotography camera designed to push beyond daylight, capturing stars, galaxies, red nebulas, and nightscapes with confidence and precision. From glowing horizons to silent, remote dark skies, it lets you explore the universe and your creativity, wherever the night takes you.
IR-cut filter for capturing Hα rays
IP53-certified weather-sealing
-10 ºc freezeproof
Up to 7.5 stops 5-axis sync IS
Computational Photography button
Custom modes optimized for starry sky photography
4K video and vertical recording
Starry Sky AF and Live Composite
High Res Shot Mode
USB-C charging
20MP Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor
A dedicated IR cut filter tuned for Hα wavelengths, combined with powerful TruePic™ X processing, reveals vivid red nebulae and fine celestial detail, delivering stunning image quality from wide starscapes to deep-sky scenes.
Preconfigured custom modes and dedicated color profiles make capturing the night sky effortless. From red nebulae to starry landscapes, optimized stacking, Starry Sky AF, and astro-tuned color deliver impressive results—beautifully rendered straight out of the camera.
When Handheld High Res Shot is activated with the camera mounted on a tripod or equatorial mount, multiple exposures are combined into a 50MP image. Intelligent image alignment reduces noise and corrects star motion and tracking errors for crisp, high-resolution astrophotography.
Shot with OM-3
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
40sec | F2.8 | ISO3200
Handlheld High Res Shot
Equatorial mount used
Shot with OM-3 ASTRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
40sec | F2.8 | ISO3200
Handlheld High Res Shot
Equatorial mount used
Paint the night with stars, lightning, or light trails. Live Composite stacks only new light, allowing you to watch your masterpiece build in real time—without overexposure.
A skill that takes years to master, now behind one button. Starry Sky AF locks sharp focus on stars, so you can capture stunning astro shots with ease.
Preserve your night vision during moonlit hikes or stargazing with a live view that remains visible in low light, allowing for stealthy shooting without disrupting your vision.
Shoot the night sky anywhere, anytime. With IP53-certified protection against dust, rain, and cold, your camera is ready to capture stars, nebulae, and celestial events in any conditions.
Weighing under 500g, this camera is perfectly designed for night-sky photography—easy to carry to remote locations and built to capture the stars with precision and clarity.
Keep your OM-3 ASTRO powered through long nights under the stars. With USB-C PD charging, you can connect a power bank and continue shooting without interruption—perfect for extended astrophotography sessions in the field.
Capture the stars like never before with powerful in-camera features
Shooting with Handheld High Res Shot when the camera is mounted on a tripod will produce composite images in which the diurnal motion of the stars is corrected.
Capture the motion of stars and planets, entirely in-camera. Produce smooth night-sky timelapses ready to export in stunning 4K resolution.
Create vibrant night skies with preset color modes on the creative dial, designed for astrophotography. Easily apply optimal settings for red nebulae or starry landscapes, adjust saturation, highlights, and shadows, and save your favorite profiles.
Wirelessly control your camera via Bluetooth using the RM-WR2 for precise, stable night-sky photography.
Wireless remote control, camera live view on your mobile device screen, and browsing and importing images—even with the camera in your backpack. The OI.Share app does it all.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
60sec | F4 | ISO6400
Handlheld High Res Shot
Equatorial mount used
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
60sec | F4 | ISO6400
Handlheld High Res Shot
Equatorial mount used
Why photographers love the OM-3 ASTRO
“Stunning & unique photography comes from being creative, and the OM-3 with its vintage styling and professional specs is THE camera to bring out a photographers creative vision when inspiration is at its peak: while in the field taking the photo.” – Matt Suess
Matt Suess is a full-time professional nature photographer & educator based in Bozeman, Montana. A former photojournalist who helped a couple newspapers transition from film to digital, Matt now enjoys helping photographers learn how to create better photos based on his extensive experience photographing landscapes, the night sky, and wildlife. He teaches photographers though online courses, his YouTube channel, and in-person photo workshops worldwide.
OM-3 ASTRO | M.Zuiko ED 17mm F1.2 PRO
“I always liked to shoot night skies, and having an astro dedicated camera was something that looked complex and too specific. With The OM-3 ASTRO, and thanks to its fantastic color profiles specially created for it, shooting the Milky Way, or even Nebulas, finally becomes easy for anyone, and better for the ones who want to capture deep space.”
Moises Cugat is a landscape photographer and an ambassador for OM SYSTEM, residing in the southern region of Catalunya, particularly in the Delta del Ebro. His passion for technology and nature seamlessly merges into a profound appreciation for photography. The environment of his hometown has significantly impacted him, leading to his preference for fine art techniques in capturing serene landscapes and utilizing long exposure methods.
OM-3 ASTRO | M.Zuiko ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
Reduces artificial light interference, preserving true nebula and constellation colors for cleaner night-sky images.
The Soft Filter enhances point light sources, enlarging and blurring stars to emphasize their color and presence while preserving optical resolution.
Technical specifications
- Video Quality 4K, C4K, Full HD, High Speed Movie FHD
- Image Stabilisation Built-in 5-axis Up to 7.5 EV steps*
- Effective Resolution (approx.) 20.4 MP
- Available protection plans PROTECT
- Extended Manufacturer Coverage- 1 year manufacturer's warranty, + an additional 2 years with protection plan
- Product Replacement
- Expedited Service (return product within 3 business days of receipt at the repair center)
- Genuine OM SYSTEM Parts
PROTECT +
Everything included under the PROTECT plan, plus:
- Accidental Damage Protection
- Annual Clean & Check Service
- Video Quality 4K, C4K, Full HD, High Speed Movie FHD
- Image Stabilisation Built-in 5-axis Up to 7.5 EV steps*
- Effective Resolution (approx.) 20.4 MP
- Available protection plans PROTECT
- Extended Manufacturer Coverage- 1 year manufacturer's warranty, + an additional 2 years with protection plan
- Product Replacement
- Expedited Service (return product within 3 business days of receipt at the repair center)
- Genuine OM SYSTEM Parts
PROTECT +
Everything included under the PROTECT plan, plus:
- Accidental Damage Protection
- Annual Clean & Check Service
- Type
- Body material Magnesium alloy body
- Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
- Image Sensor
- Type 4/3'' Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor
- Effective pixels 20.4 Megapixels
- Full resolution 22.9 Megapixels
- Aspect ratio & area 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm
- Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB)
- Hα transmission 100%
- Engine
- Type TruePic X
- Filter
- Dust reduction filter Supersonic Wave Filter
- Viewfinder
- Type OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- Pixel number 2.36M dots
- Magnification Max. 1.37x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style)
- Angle of view Approx. 100%
- Style 3 styles selectable
- Brightness adjustment Adaptive Brightness Technology / Manual settings: +/- 7 levels
- Correction of color temperature +/- 7 levels
- Diopter adjustment Equipped -4.0 - +2.0 diopters / built-in type
- Eye point 27mm at -1 dioptre from eyepiece lens
- S-OVF Expands the Live View dynamic range
- Note *Available in the EVF when in P, A, S, M and B modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF.
- Monitor
- Monitor type Vari-angle LCD - Touch Panel
- Resolution 1.62M dots
- Monitor size 7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2)
- Brightness adjustment +/- 7 levels
- Color balance +/- 7 levels
- Touch Control functions AF area enlargement, AF area selection, Art Filter, Enlargement, Enlargement playback, Frame forward/backward, Live Guide, Shooting mode, Shutter release, Subject selection, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection
- Level Gauge
- Detection 2-axis
- Live View
- Field of view Approx. 100%
- Dynamic range expansion When in HDR1 or HDR2
- Magnification levels 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x
- Live ND 64S/M mode only, flash can not be used, ISO up to 800, the maximum shutter speed is 1/60 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised.
- Live GND Available*P/A/S/M mode, flash can not be used, ISO up to 3200(up to 1600 in ISO Auto), the maximum shutter speed is 1/16000 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised.
- Super Control Panel
- Displayed information AE bracketing, AEL notification, AF frame, Aperture value, Battery indicator, Colour saturation compensation value, Colour space, Contrast compensation value, Drive mode, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure level view, Exposure mode, Face detection, Flash compensation value, Flash mode, Focus mode, Gradation, Histogram, Internal temperature warning, ISO, Metering mode, Noise reduction, Number of storable frames, Record mode, Sharpness compensation value, Shutter speed, White balance, White balance compensation value
- Image Stabiliser
- Type Sensor shift
- Modes Five-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic
- Live View stabilisation Available
- Effective Compensation Range Up to 6.5 (center) / 5.5 (corner) EV steps* (Body only)
Up to 7.5 (center) / 6.5 (corner) EV steps** (Sync IS) - Note Based on CIPA measurement conditions*When using M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO (focal length 45mm (35mm equivalent: 90mm))**When using M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO (focal length 100mm (35mm equivalent: 200mm)), halfway release image stabilization: Off
- Focusing System
- Method TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system
- Predictive AF Available
- Manual focus Available, with enlarged focusing area, focus peaking and focus indicator
- Focus areas 1053 points / cross-type phase detection AF
1053 points / contrast AF
All target, Single target (1 point), Small target (9 points), Cross target (39 points), Middle target (63 points), Large target (165 points) , Custom target* (AF area and its increment steps selectable)*Number of saved custom target settings: 4 - AF illuminator Equipped
- AF lock Available, Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised)
- AF targeting pad Available (activate/deactivate with double tap on rear monitor)
- AF working range -8 - 19EV (ISO approx.100, with a f/1.2 lens)
- Focus limit Available
- Separate AF-On button Available
- AF tracking Available, Available in continuous AF mode
- Focus Bracketing Mode Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses
- Number of images 3 - 999 shots
- Step size 10 levels
- Modes AF* Tracking, Bracketing, Continuous AF*, Manual focus, Preset MF**, Single AF*, Stacking
- Note * incl. manual override** Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used.
- Focus peaking
- Back light effect On / Off
- Color selection White, black, red, yellow
- Intensity High / Normal / Low
- Intelligent Subject Detection AF Aircrafts, Birds, Bullet trains, Cats, Dogs, Formula cars, Helicopters, Human, Motorcycles, Ralley cars, Standard trains, Steam locomotives
- Focus Stacking Mode
- Technology Available
- Compatible Lenses M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 2.0x Teleconverter MC-20, M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS, M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
- Compatible Converter M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20
- Note Angle of view becomes slightly smaller
- Exposure System
- Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps )
Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV. - Exposure bracketing 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps ) - ISO bracketing 3 frames ( 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
- HDR bracketing 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 2 / 3 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 2 EV steps ) - AE lock Available
- Enhancement function Shadow Adjustment Technology
Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View) - Anti-Flicker Shooting function Available
- Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps )
- Advanced Photo Modes
- Modes AE bracketing, AF bracketing, Keystone Compensation, Live Bulb, Live Composite
- Multi-Exposure
- Stacking Shooting Handheld High Res Shot of the OM-3 ASTRO composites 12 shots for a high-definition, low-noise image with a single press of the shutter button.
- Max. number of frames 2 frames (shooting)
- Auto gain control Available
- Frame assistance Live View
- Light Metering
- Method TTL open aperture light metering
- Zones 324 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
- Detection range -2 - 20 EV (f2.8, ISO 100)
- Modes Centre weighted metering, ESP light metering, Highlight, Shadow, Spot metering
- Histogram in shooting mode Available
- Art Filter
- Modes Bleach Bypass, Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Instant Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Colour, Partial Colour*, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage, Water colour
- Variation / Effect Available
- Note * 18 colours selectable
- Color Creator
- Color Creator Available
- Monochrome Profile Control
- Monochrome Profile Control Color filter effect: None/8 colours (Red, Orange, Yellow, Yellow-Green, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta) with 3 steps Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) Film grain effect: Off/Low/Med/High Monochrome colour: Normal/Sepia/Blue/Purple/Green *Settings can be stored individually to MONO1/MONO2/MONO3/MONO4. Settings of Highlight & Shadow Control can be stored as well.
- Color Profile Control
- Color Profile Control Saturation of 12 colours can be adjusted in 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) *Settings can be stored individually to COLOR1/COLOR2/COLOR3/COLOR4. Settings of Highlight&Shadow Control can be stored as well.
- Color Profile Control Saturation of 12 colours can be adjusted in 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) *Settings can be stored individually to COLOR1 / COLOR2 / COLOR3 / COLOR4. Settings of Highlight & Shadow Control can be stored as well.
By using the Color Profile Control function, astrophotography and star-scape photography can be rendered with greater impact and visual appeal.
C1 + COLOR1: Suitable when you want to capture nebulae, constellations, and other celestial objects with higher image quality.
C2 + COLOR2: Ideal for achieving a balanced, high-quality capture of both the night sky and terrestrial landscapes.
C3 + COLOR2: Allows natural-color night-sky photography in a single shot, making it convenient for handheld or quick shooting.
- Sensitivity
- Auto ISO LOW* - 102400 (upper default ISO 25600)
- Note *approx. 80
- Manual ISO LOW* - 102400 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps
- Shutter
- Shutter type Computerised focal-plane shutter
- Durability 100.000 shots
- Modes Bracketing, Self timer, Sequential shooting, Single frame
- Shutter Speeds
- Standard operation
- Shutter speed range 1/8000 - 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
- Bulb mode Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
- High res shot
- Shutter type Electronic shutter
- Shutter speed 1/8000 - 60s
- Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
- Resolution JPEG: 10368x7776 / 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 10368 x 7776 *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
Equivalent to 80M / 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode - Handheld High res shot
- Shutter type Electronic shutter
- Shutter speed 1/8000 - 60s
- Resolution JPEG: 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 8160 x 6120 *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode
Flash can not be used - Anti-shock mode
- Shutter type Electronic first curtain shutter
- Shutter speed 1/320* - 60s
- Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30s
- Note * For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected.
- Silent mode
- Shutter type Electronic shutter
- Shutter speed 1/32000 - 60s
- Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
- Flicker Scan
- Stills 1/7634 - 1/50s
- Movies 1/250 - 1/30s *
- Note * Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value
- White Balance
- AUTO WB system Applied
- White balance bracketing 3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps
- Custom WB 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
- One-touch white balance 4 custom settings can be registered
- Preset values 7
- Sequence Shooting
- Speed Approx. 6fps (selectable 1-6fps)
- Anti-shock mode
- Speed Approx. 5.5fps (selectable 1-6fps)
- Pro Capture mode
- Speed* Approx. 20fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps)
- Speed SH1* Approx. 120fps (selectable 30, 60, 100, 120fps)* ***
- Speed SH2* ** Approx. 50fps (selectable 12.5, 16.7, 25, 50fps)* **
- Note *Slower shutter speeds and flash cannot be used**Compatible lenses are limited.
***Focus and exposure are fixed at first frame - Silent mode
- Speed Approx. 20fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps)
- Speed SH1* Approx. 120fps (selectable 30, 60, 100, 120fps)
- Speed SH2* ** Approx. 50fps (selectable 12.5, 16.7, 25, 50fps)* **
- Conditions Memory card: KIOXIA KSDXU-A064G
When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
Low ISO processing: Priority is given to sequential shooting - Max. number of frames All values are approximate
- 10fps Until card capacity
- 20fps Raw: 151 / JPG (LF): 375
- 50fps Raw: 102 / JPG (LF): 125
- 120fps Raw: 88 / JPG (LF): 90
- Compatible lenses to SH2 (50fps) M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
- Interval shooting
- Settings Time or Frame priority
Max. number of frames: 999 (Creation of time-lapse movie possible)
Exposure smoothing
- Image Processing
- Art Filter bracketing Available
- Color space sRGB / AdobeRGB
- Fisheye compensation Available when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO is attached Angle of view adjustable in 3 levels Compensation automatically ON when using Underwater Modes, available (can be confirmed in Live View)
- Gradation 4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)
- Highlight & Shadow control Highlight / Shadow / Midtone (+/- 7 steps)
- Black & White filter Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
- Black & White toning Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode
- Picture mode Colour Creator, Colour Profile Control, Custom, i-Finish, Monochrome Profile Control, Monotone, Natural, Portrait, Underwater, Vivid
- Contrast 5 levels
- Saturation 5 levels
- Sharpness + Contrast 5 levels
- Tele converter effect 2x
- External Flash Control
- Modes Fill-in for exclusive flash, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation
- Type AUTO, FP MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, MANUAL, TTL AUTO
- X-sync speed 1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode)
- Intensity +/- 3 EV ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps )
- Compatible external flash FL-LM3, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR
- Note Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash.
- Wireless Flash Control
- Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system.
- Modes Auto, FP Manual, FP TTL Auto, Manual, TTL Auto
- Optical control
- Control method Triggered and controlled (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system)
Commander flash: FL-900R, FL-700WR, STF-8 Built-in flash, FL-LM3 - Compatible external flash FL-900R, FL-700WR
- Radio control
- Radio wireless control Available when attaching optional flash commander.
- Number of channels 4 channels
- Group setting 3 groups
- Compatible commander FC-WR, FL-700WR
- Note For more details see specifications of commander units.
- Compatible receiver FL-700WR, FR-WR + wireless RC system flash
- Recording Formats
- JPEG Applied
- RAW 12bit
- RAW & JPEG Applied parallel recording
- Aspect ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4
- Still Image Recording
- DCF 2.0
- DPOF Applied
- EXIF 3.0
- RAW Applied
- Image Size
- Aspect ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 3:4
- RAW 5184 x 3888
- JPEG 5184 x 3888 - 1024 x 768
- Movie Recording System
- Recording format MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264), YCbCr 4:2:0 (8bit)
- Picture mode Flat, OM-Log400, HLG, OM-Cinema1, OM-Cinema2
- Time code Rec run / Free run
Drop frame / Non-drop frame - Exposure Modes Aperture priority, Art Filter, Manual, Programme automatic, Shutter priority
- Image Stabilisation Mode Applied Sensor shift (5-axis)
- Note * While using M-IS1, field of view may be affected.
M-IS1* (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS)
M-IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS) - Note Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter
- MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264)
- 48kHz/16bit
- 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps)
- 3840x2160 (4K) -2 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps)
- 4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps)
- 4096x2160 (C4K) -2 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps)
- 1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 202 Mbps)
- 1920x1080 (FHD) -2 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 52 Mbps)
- 1920x1080 (FHD) -b / LongGOP (approx. 27 Mbps)
- 96kHz/24bit
- 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 105 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 205 Mbps) - 4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 105 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 205 Mbps) - 1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 205 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 30 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 55 Mbps) - MOV (HEVC/H.265)
- 48kHz/16bit
- 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps) - 4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps) - 1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 82 Mbps)
60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 162 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 42 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 22 Mbps) - 96kHz/24bit
- 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 80 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 155 Mbps) - 4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 80 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 155 Mbps) - 1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 85 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 25 Mbps)
60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 165 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 45 Mbps) - Note Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shootingUHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for ALL-I shooting
- Maximum Recording Time Unlimited
- Movie Specialties
- Art Filter Available
- Fast motion Available
- Flicker Scan Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View)
- HDMI Live View
- Modes Monitor / Record / RAW
- Monitor mode Video signal and info display is processed
- Note In monitor mode, the image cannot be enlarged on the camera when a movie is being recorded.
- RAW mode
- Notification: In RAW mode, output video quality is 4K/C4K 12bit RAW data, frame rate follows movie setting, and sound will be recorded.Footages can not be displayed on camera monitor and no videos and sounds will be recorded to the camera.
- Record mode Only video signal is processed
- Note In record mode, movie quality can be set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit).When recording simultaneously in the camera in 4K/C4K/FHD HS, 4:2:0 is upsampled to 4:2:2.
- High-Speed Recording 1920x1080 (MOV) / 240fps
1920x1080 / 120fps
1920x1080 / 100fps - Time lapse 3840 x 2160 (4K) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps 1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps
Max. number of frames: 9999 - Slow motion Available
- S&Q Movie (Slow Motion / Quick Movie) Capturing Frame Rate: 240fps, 200fps, 120fps, 100fps, 60fps, 50fps, 30fps, 25fps, 24fps, 15fps, 12fps, 8fps, 6fps, 3fps, 2fps, 1fps *Selectable capturing frame rates are limited depending on the recording codec, image size, frame-to-frame compression, and playback frame rate settings.
- Vertical Video Available
*Video files are saved vertically when holding the camera vertically to shoot.
*Videos are not played in the vertical orientation on the camera.
- Sound Recording System
- Recording format High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz)
Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format Base - Speaker Built-in mono speaker
- Internal microphone Built-in stereo microphones
- Microphone functions Audio Dubbing, Recording Volume, Volume limiter, Wind Noise Reduction
- Recording format High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz)
- View Images
- Modes Calendar, Image information, Index, Movie, Single, Zoom
- Shooting information Off / On
- Highlight/Shadow point warning Available
- Histogram in playback mode Available
- Index 4 / 9 / 25 / 100 frames
- Zoom Available 2 - 14x
- Auto rotation Available
- Erase / Protect / Copy Function
- Erase modes Single, All, Selected
- Image protect mode Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
- Image Editing
- Editing functions Aspect ratio, Correction of saturation, Gradation auto, Image Overlay, Monochrome, Post recording, RAW data edit, Red-eye reduction, Resize, Sepia, Trimming
- Movie Editing
- In-movie image extraction Available (4K only)
- Trimming Available
- Customisation Options
- Programmable button Equipped
- Fn Button Equipped
- Custom Mode The mode dial’s C1, C2, and C3 Custom Modes are preconfigured to provide quick access to functions optimized for astrophotography.
Custom Mode C1: A mode that utilizes Handheld High-Res Shot to capture high-resolution astrophotography.
Custom Mode C2: A mode for effortless and straightforward night-sky shooting.
Custom Mode C3: A mode designed for handheld star-scape photography. - My Mode 5 settings storable (Can be set to mode dial.)
- Factory reset Full / Basic
- Menu languages in camera 18 languages selectable:, Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
- Interface
- Earphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack
- Hot shoe Equipped
- Synchro socket Equipped
- HDMI™ Applied Micro connector (Type D) *
- Microphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack (plug-in power on/off)
- USB 3 Type C
- Wireless connectivity Bluetooth®*, Wi-Fi*RM-WR1 cannot be used
- Communication method Bluetooth® (Ver.5.2 Bluetooth Low Energy)
- Media SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I, UHS-II compatible) Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL-I shooting.
- SAR 0.52W/kg
- Note SAR quantifies the maximum level of exposure of the user to electromagnetic waves, when using the device close to the head.
SAR shall not exceed 2W/kg in accordance with regulations of France. - Note * "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by OLYMPUS CORPORATION is under license.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
- Wi-Fi Functions
- Easy Connection QR code setting
- GPS info Available through Smartphone GPS data
- Wireless Shooting Available
- Tough Features
- Freezeproof -10°C
* According to IEC standard publication 60529 IP53 - Performance is IP53 or IPX1, dependent on the performance of the lens attached.
- Freezeproof -10°C
- Power Supply
- Battery life
- Image shooting Standard mode: approx. 590 shots / Quick sleep mode: approx. 1040 shots (using BLX-1 and KIOXIA KSDXU-A064G (UHS-II U3 Class10 64GB))
- Movie recording 120min (standard CIPA compliant) 190min (when zoom and other operational functions are not used)* Note: Values are approximate.
- Battery BLX-1 Lithium-Ion Battery
- DC-input F-5AC/F-7AC (optional)
- Internal Charging Camera can be used while charging
- Sleep mode 1, 3, 5min. and off selectable.
- USB bus power USB PD bus power can be used (PD compliant camera: Rev 3.0 Ver 1.0a)
- USB charging Performance varies depending on different USB devices
- Dimensions / Weight
- Width 139.3mm
- Depth 45.8mm
- Height 88.9(without protrusions)
- Weight 496g (including battery and memory card)
- Weight (body only) 413g
- Environment
- Humidity 30 - 90% operation humidity / 10 - 90% storage humidity
- Temperature -10 - 40°C Operating temperature / -20 - 60°C storage temperature
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